The Forest House

313 Center Street
South Haven, MI 49090

Historical Association of South Haven

The Forest House was the first hotel in South Haven. It was built in 1853. The basic structure still stands on Center Street.

HASH Event

SHAES High Angle Rescues Practice

10/19/2024 SHAES (South Haven Area Emergency Services) used, with HASH permission, the South Pier light to practice for high angle rescues as a part of their certification. The group (photo below) which consisted of men from South Haven and Hamilton as well as James Ollgaard representing the Historical Association of South Haven, owner of the South Pier light.

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SHAES crew

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Click the button above to donate to the Historical Association of South Haven to be put towards the restoration of the Forest House. The Forest House in downtown South Haven will be a hub for the Historical Association tours and info.